Wiley-Blackwell Understanding Sea–level Rise and Variability

Understanding Sea–Level Rise and Variability identifies the major impacts of sea–level rise, presents up–to–date assessments of past sea–level change, thoroughly explores all of the factors contributing to sea–level rise, and explores how sea–level extreme events might change. It identifies what is known in each area and what research and observations are required to reduce the uncertainties in our understanding of sea–level rise so that more reliable future projections can be made. A synthesis of findings provides a concise summary of past, present and future sea–level rise and its impacts on society. Key Features: Book includes contributions from a range of international sea level experts Multidisciplinary Four color throughout Describes the limits of our understanding of this crucial issue as well as pointing to directions for future research The book is for everyone interested in sea–level rise and its impacts, including policy makers, research funders, scientists, students, coastal managers and engineers. Additional resources for this book can be found at: http://www.wiley.com/go/church/sealevel. Review The book is written in an elegant and inviting writing style. The book is quite thoroughly searched. It is also open and honest about uncertainty. Understanding Sea–level Rise and Variability is full of information, cases and methodologies. The book is for everyone interested in sea–level rise and its impacts, including policy makers, engineers, researchers, university teachers and students. (International Journal of Climate Change Strategies and Management, 1 January 2013) In summary, then, this book provides a synthesis of findings regarding sea level rise and its impacts on society. It should be on the desk of everyone concerned about sea level rise and its impacts, not only geoscientists and their research funders, but also policymakers and coastal managers. (Geology Today, 1 September 2012) "In deciphering the many questions regarding the roles of isostacy, tectonics and neotectonics in sea level change, this excellently and vividly illustrated book shows that geoscientists have much to add to the debate, especially given their knowledge of the effects of sea level change in deep time. Each chapter is written by a panel of authorities on its topic. The result is a book with much to interest and intrigue geoscientists, coastal engineers and others concerned about modern–day sea level change, and a timely summary given the situation now facing many lowland areas It should be on the desk of everyone concerned about sea level rise and its impacts, including not only geoscientists and their research funders, but also policymakers and coastal managers." (Geology Today, July 2012) Having a structured and insightful book such as this text to back up and illustrate the present findings of sea level rise to spectators at a non–scientific conference is helpful...In little more than a dozen chapters, the editors explore and present a comprehensive outlook of the factors contributing to sea level rise and how that relates to probable extreme events in the near future. It also defines the strong and weak points in the present research and makes observations to reduce the uncertainties in the global understanding of sea level rise. The book is for students, scientists, educators on climate change, coastal managers, developers, engineers, and legislators. It is not only for people interested in the subject to better plan for the future, especially around coastal zones, but for those honestly concerned about the social impact of sea level rise and the future shape of humanity in the remaining of the 21st century." (Bulletin of Marine Science, June 2012) This excellent volume concludes with a chapter synthesising sea–level rise and variability and considering the future outlook for the subject. . . It will indeed make a valuable addition to the bookshelf of anyone interested in sea–level rise and its impacts." (